# cm to in

Convert centimeters to inches instantly. Exact formula, reference table and common values. Runs on your device.

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## How it works

To convert centimeters to inches, divide by 2.54. Formula: in = cm × 0.393701.

Example: 60 cm = 23.62 in. That is 1 ft 11.6 in. To go the other way, use the in to cm converter.

## Quick reference

| cm | in |
| --- | --- |
| 1 | 0.39 |
| 5 | 1.97 |
| 9 | 3.54 |
| 20 | 7.87 |
| 45 | 17.72 |
| 75 | 29.53 |
| 120 | 47.24 |
| 160 | 62.99 |
| 180 | 70.87 |
| 200 | 78.74 |

## Questions

### How many inches are in 1 centimeter?

1 cm = 0.3937 in.

### What is 60 cm in inches?

60 cm = 23.62 in. That is 1 ft 11.6 in.

### Is 1 cm less than an inch?

Yes. One centimeter is about 0.39 inches, so an inch is roughly two and a half centimeters.

### Why 2.54 exactly?

The inch was redefined in 1959 by international agreement as exactly 25.4 millimeters, so the conversion has no rounding.

## Related tools

- [in to cm](https://toolovi.com/en/tools/inches-to-cm/index.md)
- [mm to in](https://toolovi.com/en/tools/mm-to-inches/index.md)
- [in to mm](https://toolovi.com/en/tools/inches-to-mm/index.md)
- [cm to ft](https://toolovi.com/en/tools/cm-to-feet/index.md)
- [ft to cm](https://toolovi.com/en/tools/feet-to-cm/index.md)

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